Pittsburgh Film Office
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Pittsburgh Film Office
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| Founder(s) | Russ Streiner |
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| Founded | 1990 |
| Location | 130 7th St., Suite 202 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Origins | circa 1988 "Greater Pittsburgh Office of Promotions"[1] |
| Key people | Dawn M. Keezer, Director |
| Focus | Television and film production in Pittsburgh |
| Employees | 4 full time employees and a 23 member Board of Trustees |
| Website | http://www.pghfilm.org/ |
The Pittsburgh Film Office (PFO) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to economic development in the Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania region. Created in 1990, the mission of the PFO is to attract film production projects to the greater Southwestern Pennsylvania region; provide information on the region, locations, vendors and crew; and to coordinate government and business offices in support of production. In addition, the film office is a conduit for information, providing assistance to local filmmakers and the local film industry throughout Allegheny County and the designated ten county region.[1]
Since its creation, the Film Office has assisted with 102 major feature and television projects, and claims an economic impact of more than $575 million in southwestern Pennsylvania.[1] In 2007, the Film Office played a major role in supporting of the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit, a program that allows a 25% tax credit to productions that spend at least 60% of the production budget in the Commonwealth. This tax credit has been a decisive factor in bringing the filming of several recent movies to the state.[2]
The Pittsburgh Film Office is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International.
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"Lights! Glamour! Action!" Oscar Gala
The Academy Awards benefit, “Lights! Glamour! Action!,” is an annual Gala supporting the Pittsburgh Film Office.[3]
The 2011 "Pittsburgh Stars" video was broadcast in 3D. Over 900 people gathered to watch the live telecast of the Academy Awards at Stage AE. Six local salons styled models based on nominated films and graced the stage during a live fashion presentation. More than 160 items were featured in the silent auction.[4]
The 12th annual “Lights! Glamour! Action!” will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Event History
| Date | Venue | Location |
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| March 25, 2001 | Loews Waterfront Theater | Suburban W. Homestead |
| March 24, 2002 | Loews Waterfront Theater | Suburban W. Homestead |
| March 23, 2003 | Loews Waterfront Theater | Suburban W. Homestead |
| February 29, 2004 | Loews Waterfront Theater | Suburban W. Homestead |
| February 27, 2005 | SouthSide Works Cinema | South Side neighborhood |
| March 5, 2006 | SouthSide Works Cinema | South Side neighborhood |
| February 25, 2007 | Heinz Field | North Shore neighborhood |
| February 24, 2008 | Heinz Field | North Shore neighborhood |
| February 22, 2009 | Heinz Field | North Shore neighborhood |
| March 7, 2010 | August Wilson Center | downtown Pittsburgh |
| February 27, 2011 | Stage AE | North Shore neighborhood |
| February 26, 2012 | Heinz Field | North Shore neighborhood |
See also
External links
- Pittsburgh Film Office Website
- Pittsburgh Film Office on Twitter
- Pittsburgh Film Office on Facebook
- PopCity Media article on the office's origins
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